Vote For Nick

Great job to Taylor North the boys are bringing the trophy home! They should invite the surviving members of the 59 Hamtramck team to celebrate and take a "team picture"!

I've been asked to present my platform for my term on City Council. I've thought long and hard about it. I could use catchphrases, hyperbole and make promises to get your vote. But then I would be forced to retract them or make excuses as to why I didn't accomplish them. I have chosen to go another direction. HONESTY.

As a member of the Council I will only get things done if I use a logical, rational and honest approach when making a proposal that will convince at least three other council members and the Mayor to agree with me. It's not about me. I'm not entering into politics to make friends or enrich myself. I'm happy with the quantity and quality of friends I currently have.

My focus the next four years will be centered on the following matters: Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, Honesty and Accountability.

Fiscal Responsibility:

It's not my money. I am morally obligated to spend it wisely and responsibly. I am legally required to spend it in conformity with the city charter and state and federal laws and regulations.



Contracts must be entered into seeking the best price and performance and not based on campaign contributions and short term fixes.



Integrity:

City government and employees should be held to a higher standard. We should expect our government and its civil servants to act in the City’s best interest. The City Charter grants Council members the authority to inspect all City Departments. I will use my time to develop an inspection checklist to ensure all departments are meeting their defined responsibilities.

Honesty and accountability:

All elected officials and city employees have contractual and legal requirements to fulfil the obligations of the position they hold. If there are grey areas that need to be brought into focus I will work with them to achieve clarity moving forward. I don't believe in rewarding bad behavior. If someone is not doing their job to the best of their ability you tell them. Then work together to make them successful.

City Government is not one person. We must come together as a community and make the best decisions for long term success. I will not shut down any proposal based on personal feelings. I will not only listen but will hear what is being said and pledge to provide constructive feedback as necessary.